Occupational Therapist Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Non-profit medical center delivering care
Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Port St. Lucie. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, thisstate-of-the-artacute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers services in a wide variety of specialties to meet community needs.You'llbe supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.
As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will provide therapeutic services for patients of all ages and health backgrounds. Whether they come seeking support for physical,cognitiveor mental health struggles, you willassistthe Occupational Therapist in ensuring they feel supported, educated,encouragedand empowered to take control of their wellness. As needed, you may be asked to float betweenTradition Hospital and other sites.This role offers an unmatched opportunity to make a difference in the community every day, all while gaining extensive hands-on experience in an exciting healthcare environment.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM– 4:30PM, includingone major and one minorholidayper year.Aminimumof4 weekend days per 8-week period will berequired.
Tradition Hospital will be the primary work location, but floating to Martin North and Martin South will berequired, as needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Administer patient centered Occupational Therapy treatment incorporating evidence-basedpracticeand skilled techniques to achieveoptimalfunctional outcomes, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Communicate changes in patient status to primary therapistin a timely manner.
Act as a clinical instructor orparticipatein the education and evaluation of students.
Act as a resource for volunteers and observers.
Participate in staff development and education programs within the department.
Participate in interdepartmental education of other professional staff.
Direct and supervise the activities of support personnel whileretainingresponsibility for patient care.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’s Degreeorcertificate
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
Current State licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Cross
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Experience in the clinical area
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Non-profit medical center delivering care
Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.
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